Morning Wire Epstein Files Freed & Campus Competence Crisis | 11.19.25
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Nov 19, 2025 
Mary Margaret Olohan, a White House correspondent, dives into the congressional vote that mandates the release of DOJ files on Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting potential redactions. Cabot Phillips, a senior editor, discusses market shifts amid fears of an AI bubble, posing questions about long-term investment strategies. Luke Rosiak, an investigative reporter, reveals alarming data about declining academic standards, particularly at an HBCU facing lawsuits for alleged fraud and leadership failings, sparking a broader discussion on educational integrity.
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Congress Forces Release Of Epstein Materials
- Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act to force DOJ disclosure of materials relating to Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein.
- Mary Margaret Olohan warns DOJ may still redact names or withhold some records despite the vote.
White House Messaging Shift On Epstein
- The White House shifted messaging to support release because Republicans and Trump's base demanded transparency.
- They simultaneously highlight alleged Democratic ties to Epstein to deflect scrutiny away from the president.
AI Hype Shakes Markets
- Markets fell sharply after a run-up driven by AI enthusiasm, with major indices down over 3% in a week.
- Cabot Phillips notes many AI firms still lack profits, raising concerns that valuations may be ahead of fundamentals.
